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Midlands and East

Two people walk across a field. A historic photograph of a colliery has been superimposed onto the image
Miner2Major, Bilsthorpe Colliery then and now. Photo: Neil Pledger and Inspire Archives.
Since 1994 we have awarded £2.1bn of National Lottery and other funding to 14,100 projects in the Midlands and East. 

The Midlands and East of England is steeped in rich heritage. The region is home to vibrant cities and cultural hubs, picturesque countryside and iconic waterways. Its varied history ranges from the birthplace of William Shakespeare to the industrial Black Country.

We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating the region's vibrant cities, beautiful landscapes, historic sites and diverse cultures. It’s part of our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.

Get inspiration for your project

Take a look below at project case studies and latest news from your area.

Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in the Midlands & East of England, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.

Find out more and explore available funding.

Watch our video to help you apply for a £10,000–£250,000 grant

Our regular funding advice sessions are a great opportunity to:

  • find out about our funding
  • get tips on how to make a good application
  • network with other organisations from your area

Please us know if you have any accessibility requirements so that we may make reasonable adjustments. You can contact us via email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk.

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Thinking about applying to us for a grant of up to £250,000? Submit a Project Enquiry to get feedback on your project idea before making a full application. We'll get back to you within 10 working days.

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East Midlands

Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0115 857 6763 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

Postal address

Antenna Creative Business Centre
Beck Street
Nottingham, NG1 1EQ

East of England

Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 01223 645 938 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

Postal address

WeWork Offices
50-60 Station Road
Cambridge, CB1 2JH

West Midlands

Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0121 393 4734 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

Postal address

Cubo
55 Colmore Row
Birmingham, B3 2AA

shopfronts on restored high street buildings
The restored shopfronts of 2-4 Market Place in Caistor. Credit: Caistor and District Community Trust.

Projects

Bringing new life to Caistor’s market place

We’re helping Caistor and District Community Trust restore derelict historic buildings in the town centre and repurpose them for commercial and community use.

a memorial to a mining disaster in public square
The memorial for a New Year's Day mining disaster at Sneyd Colliery in 1942 is in Burslem town centre. Credit: BiscuitsBeforeBias/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.

Projects

Local people have their say on Stoke-on-Trent monuments receiving repair funds

War memorials, tombs, fountains and sculptures that tell the city’s story are sharing £240,000 in repair and conservation funding – and were largely chosen by a public vote.

people sit in front of a wall of sticky notes responding to the prompt 'What do museums mean to us?'
The project involved a cross-section of the public; many had not been to a museum in some time. Credit: Birmingham Museums Trust.

Projects

How the Citizens’ Jury shaped the future of Birmingham Museums Trust

28 local people from many different walks of life shared what they want from their museums, and how these institutions can better serve local communities.

in a green space in winter young people carry a tarpaulin filled with branches to a bonfire
Youth Rangers (aged 12-17) learn nature conservation skills and make a difference to the green spaces around Luton. Credit: The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

Projects

Luton nature engagement project creates paid traineeships for young people

The Wilder Luton project is helping local people connect with and care for green spaces in the town and the surrounding chalk hills landscape.

A crowd of people in front of The George pub stand behind a red ribbon
Cutting the ribbon at the opening of The George, Wickham Market, 4 September 2025.

Projects

Community effort saves historic Suffolk village pub

Our funding supported hundreds of locals to rescue Wickham Market’s last pub, preserving a valued gathering place.

an empty historic swimming pool converted into an exhibition space
Pilot activities included transforming the Gala Pool with artworks, rugs and soft furnishings to create a space for visitors to explore Balsall Heath's heritage. Credit: Katja Ogrin.

Projects

Moseley Road Baths’ community-led future

After a 20-year campaign the swimming baths in Balsall Heath are being restored and reopened as a wellbeing, leisure and cultural destination for Birmingham.

the deputy mayor and a group of people in a museum looking at building plans
The Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council looks at plans for Ballycastle Museum. Credit: Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services.

News

Seven historic buildings we’re funding to become community hubs

From a cart and wagon shed on the site of the UK’s first war dog school to the oldest building in Britain’s first recorded city, explore recently-funded projects restoring historic spaces as venues for local people and visitors.
Photograph of a group of children playing near a pond.
The Froglife Trust teaches children about amphibians, including frogs, toads and salamanders

Projects

Coalface to wildspace: creating wildlife corridors with Walsall communities

Local people got involved in creating urban and semi-natural wildlife corridors for reptiles and amphibians, learning more about the importance of native reptile and amphibian conservation.

A mosaic constructed with tiles. In the middle of the mosaic is a teal circle, inside the circle is the text 'Heritage Fund' and The National Lottery's crossed fingers logo
Acknowledgement mosaic, Stockton Northern Gateway Townscape Heritage Project. Credit: Stockton Borough Council.

News

Announcing the winners of our acknowledgement awards 2026

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has been named the winner of our acknowledgement awards, with Hyde Park Picture House, Black Country Living Museum and Hull Maritime recognised as runners-up.
a digital 3D model of a historic timber-framed building
Gainsborough Old Hall was scanned by Historic England to create a digital climate resilient house, which helps people understand how historic buildings will be affected by the climate crisis. Credit: Historic England.

Projects

Old Hall, New Beginnings: reviving Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincolnshire

English Heritage are learning more about the Old Hall, revitalising the garden and hosting a range of activities and volunteering opportunities for the local community.

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